Global Strategic Vendor Leader

Northern Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Global Vendor Manager to oversee and develop our global strategic vendor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Vendor Management, you will lead supplier governance and the commercial strategy with external partners across the enterprise.

You will drive cost reductions, negotiate contracts, chair executive reviews and ensure governance through KPIs and SLAs, partnering with procurement, legal and business leads to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing strategic vendor relationships in financial services.
• Strong risk management and contract negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead relationship management and communication with Global Strategic vendors.
• Drive joint business planning sessions, executive service reviews, and improvements.
• Negotiate legal contracts and framework agreements with procurement and legal.
• Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and enforce governance across vendor programs.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Northern Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Global Vendor Manager to oversee and develop our global strategic vendor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Vendor Management, you will lead supplier governance and the commercial strategy with external partners across the enterprise.

You will drive cost reductions, negotiate contracts, chair executive reviews and ensure governance through KPIs and SLAs, partnering with procurement, legal and business leads to